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HOGANSVILI HOME NEWS
- FRIDAY,
OCTOBER23,2009
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Mrs. Juanita Bruce Hogansville all of her adult life. She was a member of Highland
Baptist Church and the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
Oct. 23, 1944 - Oct. 17, 2009 She will be remembered for her big smile, compassionate spir-
Beloved wife and mother it, and deep commitment to, and love for her family and friends.
In whatever capacity you came to know her, she cared about
Mrs. Juanita Barnes Bruce, 64, of Greenville, died Saturday, the simple goodness m people, not what they had or what they
October 17, 2009, at her home. might do for her. She and her husband established the foun-
The funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, dation for their long-term marriage of 67 years when they
Oct. 21, at the graveside in Fairview Memorial Gardens in moved to Hogansville in 1944, where they both worked at
Stockbridge. Uniroyal until their retirement in 1985.
Mrs. Bruce was born Oct. 23, 1944, in HogansviUe, daugh- Left to cherish her beloved memory are her devoted hus-
ter of the late Alfred and Nancy Cannon Barnes. A former res- band, Ezra, and four daughters, Janice (Louis) Hughes of
ident of McDonough, she had lived at Greenville for the past Smarr, Joyce (Donny) Osborne of Mayo, FL, Patricia Miles of
25 years. Ridge Spring, SC, and Ellen (J.E.) Strickland of Luthersville;
Survivors include her husband, Lamar Bruce; daughters along with her brother, Ernest Stitcher of Cullman, AL; and
and son in-law, Tracey and John Schendel and Kathy Schendel, her sister, Hilda Kline of Hogansville. She also leaves behind
all of Greenville; three grandchildren, Timothy Schendel, 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grand-
Heather Schendel, and Joshua Bruce. She was preceded in child; 2 step-grandchild; 2 step-great-grandchildren; numer-
death by her sons, James Lamar Bruce and Larry Scott Bruce. ous nieces, nephews, and many friends, including a special
ClaudeA.McKibb.enandSonsFuneralHome of Hogansville lifelong friend of 63 years, Nellie Evans. She was preceded in
was in charge of arrangements, death by two grandsons, Stephen Karl Wheelus and Phillip
Dodson, Jr.; three sisters; and her parents. She will be forev-
er loved and missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Shirley L. Drake The family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers
Feb, 2, 1936 - Oct. 14, 2009 who assisted in caring for her these past weeks, including the
staff at West Georgia Medical Center, her team of doctors,
Florida native and West Georgia Hospice, which made her days more peace-
ful.
Mrs. Shirley L. Drake, 73, of Hogansville, died Wednesday, Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday,
Oct. 14, 2009, at Hospice LaGrange. October 17, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons
The funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Funeral Home in Hogansvflle. The Reverend Scott Adams and
Oct. 17, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral the Reverend Frank Sledge officiated and interment was in
Home. Interment was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
Born Feb. 2, 1936, in New Port Richey, FL, Mrs. Drake was Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home was in charge
the daughter of the late Edgar Nfles White and the late Rebecca of arrangements.
Nettles White. She had lived in Hogansville since 1985, had
been employed in banking, but enjoyed her role as a wife,
mother, and homemaker. Rev. Hubert L. Worley
survivors include her husband, James R. (Jimmy) Drake
of Hogansville; sons and daughters in-law, James, Jr. and Gina June 8, 1940 - Oct. 14, 2009
of Hogansville, Richard and Diane of Franklin, and Randall Baptist Minister
and Donna of Plant City, FL; grandchildren, Karen, Patrick,
Christy, Chloe, and Chase; sister, Patricia Allen of Tampa, FL; A minister of the Gospel has gone home. We rejoice that
and brother, Ronald Mims of Zephyrhills, FL. he is now experiencing the beauty and joy of being in God's
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville presence.
was in charge of arrangements. The Reverend Hubert L. Worley, 69, of LaGrange, died
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at his home.
The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct.
16, a't Faith Baptist Church in LaGrange. The Reverend Brad
Thompson, Dr. Kenneth Overby, and the Reverend Bruce
Freeman officiated and interment was in Shadowlawn
Cemetery in LaGrange.
Mr. J.W. "Buddy" Ledford
June 2, 1926- Oct. 17, 2009
U.S. Army Veteran, WWII
Mr. Jessie W. (Buddy) Ledford, 83, of Hogansville, died
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at West Georgia Medical Center in
LaGrange.
The funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Monday,
Oct. 19, at the graveside in Union Baptist Church Cemetery
in the St. Marks Community of Meriwether County, with the
Reverend Bill Smith and the Reverend Bill Deakins officiat-
ing.
Mr. Ledford was born June 2, 1926, in Meriwether County,
son of the late Jessie T. Ledford and the late Lena Pearson
Ledford. An Army veteran of World War Two, he was a life-
long resident of Meriwether County, retired from NAPA Auto
Partg~i'n~t'eettvill~',; a_~d~wa~a member al~d:deacon of Unifla
BaptiSt Church? ................
Survivors include his son and daughter in-law, Tim and
Angle Ledford; granddaughters and their husbands, Allyson and
Jerimy Stephens and Amanda and Shannon Snyder, all of
Hogansville; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Stephens, Sydney
Snyder, Brittany Snyder, and Brooke Snyder; and a number
of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Thelma Allison Ledford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Union Baptist
Church, 10000 Highway 100, Hogansville, GA 30230, are appre-
ciated.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
Mrs. Hazel M. Masdon
Nov. 28, 1927- Oct. 13, 2009
Member of Welcome All Baptist Church
Mrs. Hazel M. Masdon, 81, of Grantville, died Tuesday,
Oct. 13, 2009, at her home.
The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday,
Oct. 15, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral
Home in Hogansville. The Reverend Tommy McLeroy offici-
ated and interment was in the Grantville Cemetery.
Born Nov. 28, 1927, in Troup County, Mrs. Masdon was the
daughter of the late Albert Dewitt Morris and the late Clara
Ophelia Noles Morris. She was a member of Welcome All
Baptist Church in Hogansville and retired after being employed
at Grantville Mills and Uniroyal, Inc.
Survivors include her daughter and son in-law, Carol and
Barney Howard; her son and daughter in-law, Gene and Cathy
Masdon, all of Grantville; five grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren; a half-sister, Linda Wood; and a half-brother,
Leon Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger
Masdon, and her daughter, Virginia Boswell.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of
Hogansville was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Frances K. Rachalla
Sept. 5, 1952- Oct. 12, 2009
Former Hogansvflle resident
Mrs. Frances King Rachalla, 57, of Ellijay, died Monday,
Oct. 12, 2009, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.
The funeral service was conducted at 4 p.m., Thursday,
Oct. 15, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral
Home in Hogansville. The Reverend Mike Hornsby officiat-
ed and interment was in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in
Coweta County.
Mrs. Rachalla was born Sept. 5, 1952, in Coweta County,
daughter of the late Reverend James Henry King andthe late
Joyce Terrell King. She lived in Coweta County and Hogansville
before making her home in EUijay and was a member of the
Baptist church.
She is survived by her children, James Rachalla of Ellijay
and Barbara Baker of Franklin; and a number of dear friends.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville
was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Odella Whitmore
Oct. 15, 2009
Member of Highland Baptist Church
Mrs. Odella Whitmore, 86, of Hogansville, passed away
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in LaGrange, under the care.of Hospice
LaGrange.
Mrs. Whitmore was born in Carroll County, and lived in
Mr: Worley was born June 8, 1940, in LaGrange, son of the
late Cecil and Evie Shaddix Worley. He was ordained at Shoal
Creek Baptist Church and served as a Baptist minister for
over 30 years. He served a number of churches during his
ministry, including MountviUe Baptist Church, Concord Baptist
Church, Bethlehem Baptist Church in Grantville, Victory
Baptist Church in Lanett, AL, and High Pines Baptist Church
in Roanoke, AL.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Scott Worley of LaGrange;
his children, Richard Scott Worley and his wife, Donna, of
Mountville, Tracy Smith and her husband, Matt of Hogansville,
and Sherrie Fetner and her husband, Brandon of LaGrange;
sister, No,hie W-flk~e qfLaGralage; brothe_rs,,Ed~ar~l V(orl~y qf
Hogar~v~"an"d ~lpn'~?o~ey o't"LaG~,i'~.~d~g~' 1{ gi'~d:
children, Etfi~~'~rle~.~egan'~6rte~;'~o~tii Srhith, I~ew
Smith, Seth Smith, Sarah Beth Smith, Caleb Fetner, and Eryn
Fetner.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
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given a surprise party in the
fellowship hall following
Evening Worship Service on
Oct. 18. We are so thankful that
God sent Scott, Heather and
the children to serve as our
Pastor family. In the short time
they've been here, we've
already grown to love them and
look forward to many years of
worshiping and serving the
Lord together.
Michelle Thompson,
Director of the Pregnancy
Center in LaGrange, was guest
speaker at the WMU meeting
on Oct. 13. Mrs. Thompson pre-
sented an interesting and
informative overview of the
many programs offered by the
Pregnancy Center. The WMU
sponsored a church-wide'"oaby
shower" in September and the
items collected were given to
Mrs. Thompson for use at the
Center.
Our youth group will con-
duct the Evening Worship
Service on Sunday, Oct. 25, at
6 p.m. They will be perform-
ing a drama to the music "If
We Are the Body" by Casting
Crowns, as well as handling all
parts of the service except the
message. Pastor Scott will still
bring the message. Join us for
this special service and sup-
port our youth in this ministry.
Take a walk through our
Church parking lot on
Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. and
enjoy the "Sweets & Treats" dis-
tributed from the trunks of
decorated cars. Hot dogs will
be served. Everyone is invit-
ed. The event is sponsored by
the WMU.
Our youth group is making
plans to attend SuperWOW
Youth Evangelism Conference
in Macon in December. More
information will follow in the
next few weeks.
Our sanctuary is open for
prayer each Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join us
for this special time of prayer.
All children and youth of
our community are invited to
join us every Wednesday at
6:30 p.m. for the Children and
Youth Ministry Supper.
l 8llowi(ges/}IC'p ;;fii hildren
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enj y games, act~wt[~, Bfi>'I~
studies and much more during
"WE ROCK", while Youth activ-
ities are for 6th through 12th
grades.
We have just begun the
Bible Study "Experiencing
God" on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to join
us each week for this study and
learn what you can do to grow
closer to God and experience
Him in your daffy life. In addi-
tion to the Bible Study, we also
have prayer time for those in
our church and community
who are sick, lost or have other
special needs.
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